“While audio and video loop, and motifs around kinship, healing, music, and the rhythms of life recur across his practice, Ukaigwe’s work is anything but repetitive. […] Ukaigwe examines complex social structures through an empathetic lens that is both insatiably curious and persistently community-minded. Ukaigwe’s practice uplifts those around him while also sharing an intimate piece of himself.”
Chukwudubem Ukaigwe
Chukwudubem Ukaigwe is a Nigerian born song, dispersed by a transient Atlantic breeze, currently passing through Canada. He consciously uses a variety of mediums to relay a plurality of ideas at any given time. He approaches his art practice as a conversation, or a portal into one, and in some instances, as an interpretation of this ongoing exchange. Chukwudubem operates as an interdisciplinary artist, curator, writer, and cultural worker. Ukaigwe is a founding member of Patterns Collective.
Chukwudubem Ukaigwe responds to Carnation Zine’s most recent issue – Vol. 2: Pleasure – filled with artworks and writing by BIPOC creators centred around joy, desire, and intimacy.
A conversation with Patterns Collective where they discuss the importance of friendship, love, and care as critical parts of the collective experience.
BlackFlash Expanded is excited to launch our series focusing on collectives with an archive of Prairie Collectives that have and continue to shape the region.